The Crash

Tegan, eight months pregnant and desperate, flees her crumbling life during a brutal snowstorm. After crashing her car in rural Maine, she’s rescued by Hank, a stranger who brings her to his remote farmhouse. His wife, Polly—a former nurse—promises to care for Tegan until help arrives. But as days pass, Tegan realizes she’s trapped in a nightmare. The couple’s kindness masks darker intentions, and her unborn child’s safety hangs in the balance.
Freida McFadden crafts a chilling tale of survival and deception, weaving tension into every page. The story alternates between Tegan’s growing paranoia and Polly’s unsettling calm, blurring the line between protector and predator. Themes of desperation and moral ambiguity emerge as both women make choices that spiral into danger.
The novel’s pacing mirrors the storm’s intensity, building suspense with claustrophobic settings and unpredictable twists. McFadden’s vivid prose immerses readers in the icy isolation of the farmhouse, where trust is a weapon and secrets fester. The final act delivers shocking revelations, challenging assumptions about who to root for.
Readers will grapple with ethical questions: How far would you go to protect your future? Can anyone truly be trusted? The Crash lingers long after the last page, a testament to McFadden’s skill in blending psychological depth with relentless suspense.